Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 33 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6000 | |
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